FAQ: What is a record or detailed record?

A record or detailed record includes information about a resource. Information a record includes can depend on what type of information (book, journal, article, video, etc.) is being described. Common information found in a record includes:

• Title
• Author(s)
• Journal Title (if applicable)
• Item/Document Type
• Subject Terms
• Summary/Abstract 
• Contents

Example of a detailed record in Multi-Search:

In the Online Library Catalog a record displays details about each title and its availability. Example of a detailed record in the Online Library Catalog:

Example of a detailed record in Ebook Central: